Hybrid Corporate Legal Assistant - Growth & Impact

Benesch Law; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Benesch Law in Chicago, IL seeks a Corporate Legal Assistant to provide specialized administrative and clerical support to timekeepers in the Practice Support department. The role handles contracts, corporate documents, minutes, and deadlines, with an emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Key duties include preparing closing documents, maintaining corporate records, managing calendars, and ensuring timely billing while delivering high levels of client service and teamwork in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus three years of corporate experience.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and PDF tools.
• Experience with legal practice management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, redline and proofread corporate documents and contracts.
• Assemble pre-closing documents and signature sets; handle corporate formation/dissolution documents.
• Prepare corporate minutes and maintain corporate record books.
• Familiarity with filing procedures, e-filing, and court requirements.
• Manage client files and engage with timekeepers; monitor workload and PTO periods.
• Schedule meetings and manage attorney calendars; assist with travel arrangements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma

3 years corporate experience

Tools

InTapp Time

Intapp Open

Chrome River

Aderant

Interaction

iManage

Job description

Benesch Law in Chicago, IL seeks a Corporate Legal Assistant to provide specialized administrative and clerical support to timekeepers in the Practice Support department. The role handles contracts, corporate documents, minutes, and deadlines, with an emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Key duties include preparing closing documents, maintaining corporate records, managing calendars, and ensuring timely billing while delivering high levels of client service and teamwork in a fast-paced